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Range Trotters are the result of crossbreeding Orlov Trotters, Finnhorses, Welsh Cobs (section C & D) and Hanoverians. Later crosses of Quarter Horses, Paint and Appaloosas to gain color and to give a boost to their hardiness.With a height average of 13-15 hands, they're a hardy breed with characteristics for various disciplines.

Created for use as work, carriage and leisure riding horses originally, they now serve as long-distance range horses, such as work with Park Rangers and mounted officers.

Willing and eager personalities, most are quickly trained to be bombproof and therefore trusted mounts in all lines of work; some are being seen in local show jumping competitions, others are notably used in therapeutic sessions for their calm temperaments. Harness races and endurance trials are common for the breed, as they are able to sustain an extended trot without tire. Cross-Country competitions see some of the taller Trotters, but due to their cob lineage this is still uncommon.

Despite the variety of competitions and work these horses are being seen in, they are still famously skilled as endurance racers. Many competitors have chosen Range Trotters due to their tireless work ethic, as well as the ease in which they can be trained. Many have become champions in endurance trials, and they have quickly become a sought after breed for their natural ability.

Tell me why this Trotter prefers winters over summers! no word min/max
End Date: 1/11
Username: .Intrigue.
Show Name: DCR Holidazed N Confused
Barn Name: Connie
Gender: mare
Height: 15.3hh
Eye Color: Fuchsia
Phenotype: Blue Roan Leopard
Genotype: EE/aa/Rnrn/Lplp/Patn1patn1

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Username: .Lyrebird
Show Name: Snowblind
Barn Name: Icee
Gender: Mare
Height: 15hh
Halter Color: Light blue
Prompt: No sweating, no itching clipped coats, no bugs, not expected to work long days, plus there's snow and an influx of peppermints! Mostly, all the other stuff, though - who could like summer?!

[.Intrigue.]

Username: .Intrigue.
Show Name: DCR Holidazed N Confused
Barn Name: Connie
Gender: mare
Height: 15.3hh
Halter Color: artist choice
Prompt: Well, if we are being honest, Connie HATES the cold. But that's the only part of winter she can't stand. If only the beauty of falling snow and the joy of the holidays could come without the cold! Connie loves watching everyones breath puffing out in steamy clouds though, she likes to snort and pretend she is a fire breathing dragon ready to spit fire! She also enjoys when the humans build snowmen, because she loves to grab the carrot noses and topple them over as she runs away with her prize! And the holidays! The holidays always bring the people together, and Connie enjoys the extra business and energy. Smiling people bring their visiting friends and family to the barn to say hello to the horses, with sticky sweet peppermints in hand. There are sparkling, twinkling decorations everywhere too! One of Connie's favorite winter memories is of the time her owner and some of the other riders took their horses caroling thru a local neighborhood. Connie was in awe of all the houses covered in pretty lights, and she felt like a rock star when all the folks came out on their porch to see the parade of carolers and horses go by. Yep, Connie would say the holiday season is her favorite...now if only they could figure out a way to make it snow without being cold LOL

[rebelappy]

Username: .Intrigue.
Show Name: DCR Holidazed N Confused
Barn Name: Connie
Gender: mare
Height: 15.3hh
Halter Color: artist choice
Prompt: Well, if we are being honest, Connie HATES the cold. But that's the only part of winter she can't stand. If only the beauty of falling snow and the joy of the holidays could come without the cold! Connie loves watching everyones breath puffing out in steamy clouds though, she likes to snort and pretend she is a fire breathing dragon ready to spit fire! She also enjoys when the humans build snowmen, because she loves to grab the carrot noses and topple them over as she runs away with her prize! And the holidays! The holidays always bring the people together, and Connie enjoys the extra business and energy. Smiling people bring their visiting friends and family to the barn to say hello to the horses, with sticky sweet peppermints in hand. There are sparkling, twinkling decorations everywhere too! One of Connie's favorite winter memories is of the time her owner and some of the other riders took their horses caroling thru a local neighborhood. Connie was in awe of all the houses covered in pretty lights, and she felt like a rock star when all the folks came out on their porch to see the parade of carolers and horses go by. Yep, Connie would say the holiday season is her favorite...now if only they could figure out a way to make it snow without being cold LOL

Congrats!

[.Intrigue.]

Yeeee! Thank you! My 1st RT mare, finally!